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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
Please send us any of your own news, event details, vacancies and more and we'll post them on our website for the thousands of weekly visitors to see.
Click on any of the purple text below to be taken to the item on our website.
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Nomination deadline extended
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The closing date for nominations for this year's Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards has been extended to Wednesday 23 April.
Please complete the nomination form to the best of your ability and contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0800 389 6046 if you need assistance.
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FVA Training and Learning
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FVA lunchtime learning sessions are aimed at raising the skills and capacities of local service providers interested in improving or enhancing their provision in Fife.
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Child Poverty and Parental Employability Support
Tuesday 24 April, 12.00-1.00, online
Participants will explore the long-term impact of poverty in Fife, hear about the common challenges that parents and young people face in the transition to work, and learn about whole-family approaches.
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Benefits available from Social Security Scotland
Tuesday 20 May, 12.00-1.00, online
Claire Lister, Partnership and Events Manager for Social Security Scotland, will introduce us to the wide range of benefits now available and will guide us through Social Security Scotland’s plans for the future.
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Fife Employability Forum
Wednesday 07 May, 9.00-12.30, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
The Fife Employability Forum is held quarterly and brings together staff and managers involved in employability services from all sectors - aiming to help organisations to work together to improve employment outcomes for people in Fife.
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Health and Social Care Forum - May
Thursday 08 May, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Our forum is open to any third sector organisation working within the health and social care sector in Fife. The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Carers' Providers Forum - May
Tuesday 13 May, 2.00-4.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This forum will provide a platform for management-level carer providers from third and public sectors in Fife to share knowledge and insights, stay informed, access training and education opportunities, advocate for caregivers, and influence positive changes.
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Voluntary Sector Children‘s Services Forum
Thursday 22 May, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The Voluntary Sector Children‘s Services Forum (VSCSF) is open to any staff member, board member or volunteer working in the third sector with children, young people and families.
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PVG/Disclosure - Introductory Session
Tuesday 22 April, 9.30-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This course will explore the principles of background checking of all types for both staff and volunteers.
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Climate Know How
Tuesday 13 May, 9.30-4.30, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
This session is open to partners that are aware of the need to upskill the workforce to prepare for forthcoming changes in the employability landscape to meet the and manage response to the climate emergency.
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Other Training and Events
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Opportunities and Support Groups
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Dementia Carers Education Programme
Come along to an informal dementia carers group to learn about caring for someone with dementia.
The groups are a chance to talk to other carers and staff working in dementia care over a cup of tea.
The sessions are held on a Wednesday afternoon from 1.30 until 3.30 at Alzheimer Scotland Kirkcaldy.
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New club for maths-curious pupils in St Andrews
The unique club known as Maths Circle, will be opening soon after the Easter holidays and is hosted by the University of St Andrews.
This free programme, delivered by the charity We Solve Problems offers local students of Fife and Dundee in school years P7 to S4 an opportunity to be a part of a community of like-minded maths loving problem solvers.
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Volunteers' Week 2025 Webinar - Get Involved
Tuesday 29 April, 2.00-2.45, online
Volunteers’ Week is back and just around the corner, taking place 01-08 June 2025, and it’s time to start planning! Whether you're hosting an event, giving a shout-out to your amazing volunteers, or looking for new ways to get involved, they’ve got you covered.
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Age Scotland's Dementia Lived Experience Forum Information Session
Tuesday 06 May, 10.00-11.00, online
The forum is a place for people living with dementia or caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis to share stories, connect with others, and make a collective change for people affected by dementia in the future through the power of their voice.
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Heids & Herts Scotland - Creative Spaces Conference
Tuesday 22 April, 10.00-4.30, Cupar
Are you passionate about building vibrant, welcoming communities? Join Heids & Herts Scotland for a one-day gathering to connect, share ideas, and explore ways to inspire more people to get involved.
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Glenrothes Adult Learning Event
Wednesday 23 April, 10.30-2.30, Glenrothes
The event will include information stalls and free tea, coffee, and lunch.
There will be free taster workshops including Scots and Gaelic, personal wellbeing, arts and crafts, volunteering, and more.
Everyone is welcome!
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Transition St Andrews Summer Fayre
Saturday 26 April, 12.00-3.00, St Andrews
Open to the whole community, there are a wide range of activities for all ages where you can learn a new skills, make some clothes for the summer, pick up summer clothes for £1 per item or swap (clothes provided by St AndReuse store), and get some food growing advice.
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Pint of Science Festival 2025
Monday 19-Wednesday 21 May, 7.00-9.30, St Andrews
Pint of Science is an international science festival that happens annually over three evenings in May.
From 19-21 May 2025, science researchers will be making their way from the lab to public venues such as cafes and pubs to share their research stories with the public over a nice cold pint of their favourite drink.
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ParalympicsGB Reunion Event
Saturday 31 May, 12.00-4.00, Stirling
The event provides an opportunity for those who have represented ParalympicsGB, including the loved ones of Paralympians who have now passed away, to unite as a community, for old friendships to be rekindled, and for new connections to be made.
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There are 50 funding opportunities on our website at the moment.
New funding opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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2025-26 Fife Rural Development Fund
The fund is open to projects that increase employment, skills development, volunteering, diversity, inclusion, equality and access for all in rural Fife.
Closing date: 30 April 2025
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St Andrews University Community Fund
The fund enables the university to listen to ideas, adapt to local needs, and provide financial support to deliver tangible benefits for the wider community.
Closing date: 02 May 2025
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Autistic Adult Support Fund
The fund aims to help adults with an autism diagnosis, self-identified autistic adults and their families and carers understand what neurodivergence means for them and improve their wellbeing.
Closing date: 21 May 2025
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Parks4Life Community Fund
The primary goal is to support community groups to deliver on their aim in bringing their parks to life and make the best of parks for everyone to enjoy now and in the future.
Closing date: 30 August 2025
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There are 11 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
New job opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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